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Strategic
Initiatives – Big Goals
The end of the discernment process led us to believe that God is
asking us to do specific strategic initiatives to embody the vision.
These are listed below with their approximate start and completion
dates. Overall, we expect to work on implementing these initiatives
through 2013 at the earliest, 2015 on the outside.
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Spiritual and
Personal Growth
Parameters:
Christian-based, small groups formed around common interests,
support groups, Bible Study, prayer groups, community college
style courses, ecumenical, mission training, parenting, outside
groups like Moms in Touch
Goals:
We will develop multiple small groups within the congregation
and expect new members to join one or form their own for the
purpose of developing healthy relationships centered on
reflections of and preparation for worship, Bible Study and/or
prayer.
We will open our facility for use by support groups which meet
approval of the Session.
Start 1/11
Completion 12/11
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Technology
Parameters:
User friendly website that defines who we are, video capability,
online study/meetings
Goals:
We will build a website that is interactive, informational,
responsive, seeker-friendly, will receive feedback (hit counts
and usage data), include audio/video and a “youth zone,” is
secure, concise, will pop to the top of search engines and be
continually refreshed.
We will purchase and utilize technology needed to conduct
webinars, online meetings and online classes.
Start Now
Completion 6/11
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Youth Programs
Parameters:
Age appropriate, tech. heavy, upbeat music/worship, affirm
baptismal vows all the way through college, family driven,
activities, acceptance and love, peer development,
non-judgmental, connects and relies on partnerships.
Goals:
We will affirm and encourage the correct application of
baptismal vows within our congregation through education, role
models, mentors, parenting initiatives and youth participation
in worship so we become a congregation which embraces and
nurtures youth to build in them a vital relationship with Jesus.
We will seek out and implement developmentally appropriate,
parent/grandparent participated, youth programs that will
communicate the gospel in ways relevant to youth culture.
We will construct outdoor play areas to fill immediate needs.
We will incorporate youth in planning and presentation worship
using video technology and upbeat music while allowing other
ideas they may generate to be considered.
Start 3/11
Completion 8/12
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Missions
Parameters:
Faithful action to meet needs (e.g. physical, health,
housing, nutrition, independence building) locally, nationally
and internationally, multi-generational, organizations like
Young Life, the Lighthouse, Neighborhood Services, as well as
national and international groups.
Goals:
We will engage the passions of our congregation in local
mission, partner with other organizations in regional mission
trips, and establish periodic international mission trips as God
leads and provides in order to build relationships that either
lead to or nurture salvation.
We will expect the congregation to bring their talents to
participate in mission every year.
Start 1/12
Completion 12/12
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Community
Partnerships
Parameters:
Dialogue over common goals, mutual investment of resources,
strive for more than event-based partnerships, shared Christian
mission and community goals for a Gestalt result (the body is
greater than the sum of its parts).
Goals:
Beginning with event-based partnerships, we will engage with
the Kingdom-minded organizations in the Nottingham area to
develop and implement at least four shared mission objectives.
Start 6/12
Completion 6/13
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Building
Parameters:
Determine what we want/need, determine community
wants/needs, kitchen/banquet, classrooms, multi-purpose,
green, offices, lounge/library, secure wifi, accessible
Goals:
We will consult a site planner, architect/engineer and
community leaders to determine possibilities with site and
facility we currently own based on future needs.
We will investigate purchase of adjacent or other property
should the site planner recommendations not fulfill our needs.
We will start the process of clearing this addition with the
Presbytery.
We will start a capital campaign to fund the building with the
goal of paying cash.
Start 1/11
Completion 12/13 |
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